University of San Francisco Latin American Studies Program

Have you written something about Latin American and/or Chicanx-Latinx Studies? Are you interested in possibly winning $200? Then, check out the LAS & CLS paper prizes down below for more details!

See you at the LAS Social next Tuesday!

Mate is more than just a caffeine-rich drink. Interested in learning about its history and the particular practices associated with mate? Then, come check out the Mateada this Thursday! See the flyer below for more details!

With protests breaking out and the death of journalists occurring, Nicaragua is experiencing a level of political unrest that it has not seen since the 1970s. Check out the article down below to learn more about Nicaragua's political history and how that history has contributed to the state of the country today.

It's that time of year again - time to register for next semester's classes! If you're still looking for classes to take, then, consider enrolling in the Divisadero Publications course. Divisadero Publications is a Latin American Studies digital journal produced by students. Work will be determined by the number of units taken. For more information make sure to check out the flyer below!

The recent presidential election in Costa Rica also came with the election of Epsy Campbell, Latin America's first Afro-descendant vice president. "Campbell is an economist and political scientist who has worked as a consultant and international speaker in the areas of employment, gender, human rights, social development, Afro-descendant and indigenous peoples and racism." To learn more about her life as a researcher, activist, and politician, check out the article below!

Since the contested re-election of President Juan Orlando Hernandez in Honduras, close to 40 people have been killed and more than 2,000 arrested. Now, independent media outlets, like Radio Progresso, who are reporting on election fraud and human rights violation in the country, are being targeted. Watch the video linked down below to learn more about the latest election, Radio Progresso, and its director, Father Ismael Moreno, who was a close friend of the late indigenous rights activist, Berta Caceres.

Marielle Franco, a councilwoman from the Maré favela in Rio de Janeiro, was murdered last Wednesday. "She was executed because she was a black favela dweller who fought against the murder of black favela dwellers. The genocide of the black population continues in this country, said one of her old college classmates. Read the article down below to learn more about her work and life.

This past weekend the film "Una Mujer Fantastica (A Fantastic Woman)" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film. The film makes history "as the first Oscar winner to feature a transgender storyline with an openly trans actor in the lead role." Click the link below to see the film's director, Sebastián Lelio, producers, and main cast members accept the award.

Come and join us for tonight's Global Women's Rights Forum event: "Walking Social Justice: Making Activism Sustainable for Ourselves." See the flyer for more details. Also, one of our very own LAS alums, Mary Cruz, will be on the panel! See you there!

Organizers of "Coletivo Preto", a black collective, held a "rolezinho" and attended screenings of "Black Panther" at a shopping mall in the white neighborhood of Leblon. Click on the link down below to read more about how the film has inspired Afro-Brazilians to challenge spaces that are occupied by mostly white people.

Have you written something about Latin America this year? Submit your best original essay or scholarly paper to win the LAS Paper Prize! The prize includes $250 and an honorable mention in the commencement program if you are a graduating senior. Check out the flyer for more guidelines and deadlines!

Ever been curious about mate and what to do in a "ronda de mate? Come to La Mateada on February 22 to learn about the origins of the drink and how to prepare it! Check out the flyer for more details!